Broadside Posted September 29, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 29, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have just received from ebay a "genuine" Leica neck strap for my beautiful new M4. I am suspicious of this being "genuine" as it has no Leica brand or logo. However it looks like a decent strap but, to my shame, I cannot work out how to attach it to the camera. I have tried pushing and pulling on the sleeve around the ring but don't know which way it should go. Its very tight and I don't want to break it. Any advice would be most welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dpattinson Posted September 29, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 29, 2009 Usually on a leica strap you pull the plastic sleeve up away from the metal ring. Then rotate the metal split ring until two 'horns' are exposed (in your picture they would be covered by the strap webbing. You feed one of the horns into the camera lug and rotate the split ring until it is secured, then pull the plastic sleeve down to prevent the ring from rotating again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suede Posted September 29, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 29, 2009 Try this link. Leica M6 Instructions It should have illustrations and text to help you through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadside Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted September 29, 2009 Many thanks for your prompt replies - I understand now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted September 29, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 29, 2009 I have just received from ebay a "genuine" Leica neck strap for my beautiful new M4. I am suspicious of this being "genuine" as it has no Leica brand or logo. However it looks like a decent strap but, to my shame, I cannot work out how to attach it to the camera. I have tried pushing and pulling on the sleeve around the ring but don't know which way it should go. Its very tight and I don't want to break it. Any advice would be most welcome. It looks like a binocular or scope neck strap. Albeit there is nothing to stop you hanging a camera from it if you wish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 29, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 29, 2009 Actually, it's identical to the one that came with my R4. That doesn't have Leica branded on it anywhere either. It's also the most uncomfortable neck strap I have ever used. The webbing is very hard and the spikes on the rubber section are "sharp". There are lots of better straps out there. My current favourite is a Domke Gripper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted September 29, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 29, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Domke Gripper. The One and Only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mby Posted September 29, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 29, 2009 +1! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun Posted September 29, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 29, 2009 I love neck strap threads -- they're usually when this (and virtually very other photography forum) comes to life! Anyway, that aside, my vote goes to the standard nylon Leica strap (because they are what I have and they came with the cameras) but I have a sneaking admiration for Artist & Artisan (both the leather straps and the handwoven Japanese silk thingy). The standard Leica strapis also reasonably comfortable and does what it is supposed to do -- either around the neck or around the wrist.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
poynterama Posted September 29, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 29, 2009 I'm more than happy with my Leica neoprene strap on my R4- it clings on well to most fabrics when I sling the camera on one shoulder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted September 30, 2009 Share #11 Posted September 30, 2009 I love neck strap threads -- they're usually when this (and virtually very other photography forum) comes to life! Anyway, that aside, my vote goes to the standard nylon Leica strap (because they are what I have and they came with the cameras) but I have a sneaking admiration for Artist & Artisan (both the leather straps and the handwoven Japanese silk thingy). The standard Leica strapis also reasonably comfortable and does what it is supposed to do -- either around the neck or around the wrist....I would second that. After all Leica supply it with thier cameras so we must assume they looked into the possibilities before commissioning it. I also like the way that the Leica name is black on black. Very reserved Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strevo Posted September 30, 2009 Share #12 Posted September 30, 2009 I've just bought a Domke Gripper online just now on the recommendations. Been looking for a decent strap for a while Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpattinson Posted September 30, 2009 Share #13 Posted September 30, 2009 I've ripped the gripper pad off my standard Leica straps so that I can wrap them around my wrist more comfortably. It does mean that slinging them over one shoulder is no longer very safe - but then it isn't very safe in the first place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Albertson Posted September 30, 2009 Share #14 Posted September 30, 2009 If you can't figure out how to attach the thing to your camera, you can rest assured it's the genuine article. Don't lose the instructions--you'll need them again when it's time for it to come off (had to do that the other week when I sent a body in for service). That said, I like the standard Leica strap. They wear well, and I haven't had one slip off my shoulder yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekF Posted September 30, 2009 Share #15 Posted September 30, 2009 The Domke Gripper is cheap enough that I might just get one sight-unseen (I'm looking for a replacement strap at the moment). For those who have one, do you have the one with the quick-release or not? I'm somewhat leery of a design that encourages a quick release of the camera from the strap... But if it works well and is handy, I'd get one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 30, 2009 Share #16 Posted September 30, 2009 The Gripper is a cotton strap with rubber woven into the weave, that, when the strap is on the shoulder the correct way round, grips the shirt shoulder like a limpet. Mine has an "easy-on/easy-off" attachment to the camera body. It's not easy'd-off in my experience. For twenty quid, it's expensive for what it is, but very good at what it does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AgXlove Posted October 1, 2009 Share #17 Posted October 1, 2009 Domke Gripper. The One and Only. My thoughts exactly - although this strap Pacsafe Anti-Theft Bags & Travel Security Products is interesting, particularly for travel in hostlie areas... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted October 1, 2009 Share #18 Posted October 1, 2009 Has anyone tried the Leica leather straps? They look rather nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mby Posted October 1, 2009 Share #19 Posted October 1, 2009 T(...) For those who have one, do you have the one with the quick-release or not? I'm somewhat leery of a design that encourages a quick release of the camera from the strap... But if it works well and is handy, I'd get one. Chose the one WITHOUT quick-release, thought about theft and think it's easy enough to get it off... Have fun with it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigglePig Posted October 1, 2009 Share #20 Posted October 1, 2009 My thoughts exactly - although this strap Pacsafe Anti-Theft Bags & Travel Security Products is interesting, particularly for travel in hostlie areas... Ah, I've got one of those on my DSLR. Very good strap, tough, comfy enough and looks like it'll last. The internal wires do make it feel a little stiff sometimes but it's generally very good. WP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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